In 2024, How to Unlock Infinix Smart 8 Phone without Any Data Loss
How to Unlock Infinix Smart 8 Phone without Any Data Loss
In today’s digital age, our Android phones serve as the primary hub of our lives, holding a treasure trove of personal and professional data. Yet, the frustration of being locked out due to forgotten passwords or malfunctioning security features can be overwhelming, compounded by the fear of data loss during the recovery process. However, there’s a beacon of hope - a way to unlock your Android phone without any data loss. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the latest techniques, tools, and methods to regain access to your Android device safely without a password, PIN, or fingerprint. Let’s dive into it now.
Part 1. How to Unlock Infinix Smart 8 Phone with Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (Android)
If you or someone accidentally forgot or mistyped/misentered your lock password and caused it to lock permanently, of course, you will find ways to unlock it at first. But if you are not connected to the internet, or did not register a Google account for your device, your last resort would be to factory reset your device. That will totally wipe everything you have and save it on your device. If you want to unlock your lock screen without having to worry that your device data will be erased, Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (Android) is your phone unlocking software .
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Steps on How to Unlock an Android Phone with Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (Android)
Step 1. Connect your Android phone to your PC with Dr.Fone installed, then run the program.
Step 2. Then, you should see the “Screen Unlock” tool, so proceed into it. After that, click “Android” > “Unlock Android Screen.”
Step 3. Then choose “Remove without Data loss” to unlock part Samsung/LG devices without data loss and find your device model.
Step 4. Follow the instructions on the program to get the Android phone into “Download Mode.”
- 1. Power off the phone.
- 2. Press and hold volume down + home button + power button at the same time.
- 3. Press the volume up to enter download mode.
Step 5. The loading process will take you a few minutes because it is going to verify first your device’s compatibility.
Step 6. Wait until everything is done. You should then see your device already has no lock screen.
That’s how to unlock an Android phone with just one click using Wondershare’s Dr.Fone. If your device is not Samsung or LG, you can use a more advanced mode to unlock your phone .
Part 2. How to Unlock Android Phone with Aroma File Manager (with Data Loss)/h2>
If you weren’t able to open your Wi-Fi or data connection or enable USB Debugging, this is the way for you to unlock your lock screen. This could be a bit complicated, but it should work.
Steps are provided below, and please follow the step-by-step guide carefully to avoid a boot loop or any other damage.
Step 1. Download Aroma File Manager on your PC. This is a tool that unlocks Android phones. Android users can use it for free.
Step 2. Go to your Downloads folders and copy the downloaded zip file.
Step 3. Plug into your PC a memory card that you can insert into your phone later. Then, go to your list of connected devices and select the memory card.
Step 4. Paste the copied Aroma zip file. Once copied, eject it from your PC, then insert it into your Android device.
Step 5. Enter Recovery Mode for your device. Each Android device has its own ways of entering recovery mode, so take a look at this link and find your device.
Step 6. When you are already in Android Recovery Mode, use your volume keys to navigate to ‘’apply update from external storage’’, then select the zip file you copied a while ago. It will be flashed on your device.
Step 7. After it, restart, and recovery mode will reopen as Aroma File Manager, so go to its settings and select ‘’Automount all devices on start’’, then restart. Back in Aroma File Manager, go to the directory data>system. Check if the ff. exist. If they do, delete them. Then restart again.
- gesture.key (pattern) / password.key (password)
- locksettings.db
- locksettings.db-shm
- locksettings.db-wal
- signature.key
- sparepassword.key
Now you have your device booted up, and your Android lock screen is still locked, just gesture in or enter anything. It will be unlocked. And that’s how to unlock an Android phone using your device.
Part 3. How to Unlock Android Phone Using Minimal ADB and Fastboot (with Data Loss)
If you weren’t able to connect to the Internet, but you, fortunately, enabled your USB Debugging option before your device was locked, the ARONSDB tool from the Android SDK package can help you unlock your Android phone.
Here is the step-by-step guide for you to follow
Step 1. Go to Minimal ADB and Fastboot download page.
Step 2. Download the tool’s latest version.
Step 3. Open the downloaded Minimal ADB and Fastbootzip file and install it.
Step 4. Make sure your device is connected, then go to the Minimal ADB and Fastboot installation directory.
This PC [Win 8& 10] or My computer [Windows 7 & below]> Local Disk (C:) [primary drive]> Program Files [for 32-bit] or Program Files (x86) [for 64-bit] > Minimal ADB and Fasboot.
Step 5. Inside the folder, hold the Shift key on your keyboard, then right-click your mouse. An additional “Open command window here” will appear so select that.
Step 6. ADB terminal will pop out. Now, the first is to type in ADB devices. This is to check if your device is recognized by ADB. If there is no device listed below, try to remove and reconnect your Infinix Smart 8 and retype the command. If there are listed devices already, proceed.
Step 7. Finally, type in the following commands one by one. These commands will remove your lock screen.
- adb shell
- cd /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases
- sqlite3 settings.db
- update system set value=0 where
- name=’lock_pattern_autolock’;
- update system set value=0 where
- name=’lockscreen.lockedoutpermanently’;
- .quit
This would work if you have your USB debugging turned on before it was locked. That’s how to unlock Android using ADB.
Part 4: How to Unlock Phone via Find My Device (with Data Loss)
Google Find My Device is another handy way to unlock your locked Android device. However, it requires you to have your Google ID credentials and you have previously enabled Find My Device features. Moreover, it will erase all the data on your device. Use the following steps to unlock your Android phone via Find My Device:
Step 1: Open a web browser on a computer or another device and visit the Find My Device website. Now, sign in with the Google account that is linked to the locked Android device.
Step 2: After signing in, you will see a list of devices associated with your Google account on the left side of the screen. Select the locked Android device from the list and choose the “Erase Device” option from the menu on the left-hand side.
Step 3: You will now be asked to confirm your identity through a Google account password or using a pass-key. Afterward, follow the on-screen instructions to erase and unlock your Android device.
## Part 5: How to Unlock Android Phone without Losing Data in Safe ModeOne way to unlock your Android phone without losing the data is by utilizing Safe Mode. This method works only if the screen lock you have been using is a third-party app. Since Safe Mode disables third-party apps, you can easily use it to uninstall the problematic app. Here is how to unlock an Android phone without losing data:
Step 1: On your Android device, press and hold “Power” and “Volume Down” keys together for 3 seconds. After the Power menu becomes visible, press and hold the “Power off” option.
Step 2: After a while, you will see the “Safe Mode” option on your screen with some basic instructions. Now, you can use the button to boot into Safe Mode and remove the screen lock application.
Part 6. How to Unlock Android Phone without Any Data Loss Using Google Account (Android 4.4 or lower)
If luckily, you left your Wi-Fi open and luckily connected to the internet, this is the easiest way to unlock your Android phone.
The step-by-step guide for you to refer
Step 1: Retry the incorrect password or pattern until the ‘’Forgotten Password/Pattern’’ appears below. Then select that.
Step 2: Check ‘’Enter your Google Account details’’ then tap next.
Step 3: Input your Google Account details, username, and password. You are done.
You will be given the option to input a new password or pattern right after you enter your Google account details. But if not, Google must have emailed you your temporary password or pattern that you will input to unlock your lock screen.
Still Using Pattern Locks with Infinix Smart 8? Tips, Tricks and Helpful Advice
They have been along for a long, long time now – pattern locks – the easiest of all smartphone locks. You just swipe your finger across to create an easy pattern lock of your choosing and that’s it, it becomes your new screen lock. No more remembering tedious digits! So, why have these easy pattern locks become outdated, and why do people still continue to use them? Let’s take a dive and find out all about pattern locks.
Part I: Things To Know About Pattern Locks
The first cellphone locks were 4-digit number locks. Then came 6-digit codes, and even alphanumeric ones. Pattern locks were all the rage a while ago. Though pattern locks continue to be used, they are not considered safe to use any longer. What is all that about? Here’s what you need to know about pattern locks, whether you are a seasoned pattern lock user or not.
I.I: What Are Pattern Locks?
Believe it or not, technology has advanced at such a rapid pace in the last two decades that you’d be forgiven if you don’t know what a pattern lock is, especially if you have only ever used iPhones, or Android phones in just the last few years.
Pattern locks are patterns you create on your smartphone and designate as a smartphone lock/ screen lock. There is a 9-point keypad of sorts, and you start swiping your finger from any point to any point for any which way you feel like. Android 13 allows a minimum of 4 points registered. They are easy to create, and easy to use, hence called easy pattern locks.
Pattern locks have only ever been offered on Android devices and were commonplace a few years ago until they were deemed not secure enough for use by modern standards because they were easy to figure out by malicious actors.
I.II: Popularity and Usage
Pattern lock is a feature unique to Android and has been so since the start. Naturally, it is one of the preferred ways users have come to unlock their Android devices over the years. Even though modern Android smartphones come with fingerprint recognition and face recognition technologies, there exists a large subset of users still addicted to and acclimatized with the pattern lock feature, opting over fingerprint and face recognition.
There has been, however, research conducted into the safety and security offered by pattern lock in Android.
I.III: Advantages and Drawbacks
Modern smartphones very nearly contain the entirety of our lives; photo memories, video memories, important documents both financial and personal in nature, banking apps, ID and ATM/ credit cards in the “wallet” apps, and whatnot. A smartphone falling into the wrong hands could very nearly be used to devastate the rightful owner, both financially and otherwise. And this is not a claim out of thin air; spyware/ malware/ phishing attacks are on the rise around the world. Locking the smartphone, once considered optional and an unnecessary hassle, is now an absolute must.
Advantages of Pattern Locks
There is no denying that using an easy pattern lock to lock their smartphone seems enough for most users. Swiping your finger across your smartphone to unlock it feels not only cool and futuristic but safer and more secure than remembering and punching in digits. And, for the most part, it is true, given that 4-digit PINs can only have 10,000 unique combinations!
Disadvantages of Pattern Locks
While very easy to use, security researchers and experts have come to agree that the feature is not in the least safe to use, and that is because of how people use the pattern lock feature (discussed in detail below in part II). Some go so far as to say that most pattern locks can be breached in just 5 attempts or less. Imagine that!
What is more, research has found that humans have an uncanny ability to correctly guess a pattern lock simply by viewing the unlocking! The test comprised showing the test subjects videos of users unlocking their phones from different angles and varying distances, and it was found that around 64% of test subjects were able to correctly guess a 6-point pattern lock in one viewing only, and 80% could correctly guess the pattern after just two viewings. By contrast, only 11% were able to correctly deduce a 6-digit PIN after one viewing, and only 27% after viewing twice. This goes to show just how insecure pattern locks are!
Part II: How People Use Pattern Locks
We might wonder how anyone would be able to guess the correct pattern of our device, but believe it or not, it is possible, eerily easily at that! We are all the same humans, after all! You know how people usually set PINs that could be significant dates in their lives? How they get car registration numbers that mean something to them? The same ‘logic’ applies to their setting pattern locks.
At DEFCON 23, Marte Loge, an M.Sc. Computer Science student, presented something that stunned people around the world. She said, “Tell me who you are, and I will tell you your lock pattern.” What followed was an expert presentation outlining and detailing user behaviors around pattern locks.
These are some commonly created pattern locks by people:
- - shapes of alphabets,
- - shapes of numerals,
- - any other easy-to-make, simple shape.
Marte Loge presented the image below, showing how people naturally gravitate towards creating simple shape patterns, in her research.
To further help you see how easy it might be for anyone to guess your pattern, Marte Loge also presented some statistics.
- - 77% of people started their patterns in one of the 4 corners.
- - 44% of Loge’s subjects started their pattern with the first dot, the top-left one. The next number was 15% for the top-right and 14% for the bottom-left.
- - These percentages did not vary much depending on left-handedness or right-handedness.
- - On average, irrespective of gender, people set 5-point patterns, with 4-point patterns being the most common. This means that the number of combinations on average was 7152 for 5-point patterns and a bogglingly low 1624 for 4-point patterns.
The above data makes it amply clear how using an easy pattern lock is actually worse than using a 4-digit PIN, simply because how people are usually using the pattern lock feature.
Part III: Tips For Using More Secure Pattern Locks
Now, we know how hard it is to break habits cemented over years of use, so in case you must at all costs use a pattern lock only, the least you can do is try and change your easy pattern lock to a better, more secure hard pattern lock.
III.I: How to Create More Secure Patterns
Here are some tips to help you create a better, more secure pattern lock for your smartphone.
- - Avoid using any of the corners to start the pattern.
- - Never use your first initial as a pattern.
- - Never use a digit shape as a pattern.
- - You can pass through the same pattern lines multiple times over. This makes it more difficult for someone to guess your pattern correctly.
- - Use all 9 points on the grid while setting the pattern lock! That simple act takes the possible pattern combinations to over 140,000, significantly more than 10,000 for 4-digit PINs, and vastly superior to paltry 1624 for a 4-point easy pattern lock!
III.II: Forgot Your Pattern? Unlock Your Infinix Smart 8 Without Pattern Lock With Dr.Fone
Supercharged with the information above, you went ahead and changed your easy pattern lock to a hard-to-guess pattern lock. Only problem is, your brain is habituated to that old pattern, and you’ve suddenly forgotten what the new pattern was! Well, worry not; Wondershare Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (Android) will help you unlock your phone without pattern lock !
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The Best Tool to Unlock Your Infinix Smart 8 without Pattern Locks!
- Remove all Android screen locks (PIN/pattern/fingerprints/face ID) in minutes.
- Bypass the FRP lock of Samsung without a PIN or Google account.
- Everyone can handle the lock screen without any tech knowledge.
- Provide specific removal solutions to promise good success rate.
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Download the newest version of Dr.Fone from the Wondershare website and launch the app.
Step 1: Go to Toolbox > Screen Unlock and click Android.
Step 2: Click Unlock Android Screen.
Step 3: You will see a list of supported manufacturers on the next screen. Select yours.
Step 4: Now, follow the onscreen guide to prepare your device for screen unlocking.
After completing the process, when the Next button becomes available, click it.
Your device will be successfully unlocked.
Note that this method wipes all data on the Infinix Smart 8 device. There is no way around it. You may be able to unlock select older Samsung devices without data loss. Check this list for those devices.
Closing Words
Pattern locks are outdated and not safe to use an easy pattern lock – there are no two ways about it. As such, our recommendation is to start using a 6-digit PIN along with biometric or face recognition. However, we do understand that sometimes, you simply cannot use biometrics or face recognition. For those instances, we recommend that you use this guide and create a more secure pattern lock for your device. In case you forgot your pattern, there is always Wondershare Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock (Android) to save the day.
How to Unlock Infinix Smart 8 Phone Password Without Factory Reset?
You always set up some sort of lock to secure your smartphone to stop others from checking your phone data, messages, or pictures. More importantly, it is needed to deny admission to your valuable phone data in case it gets stolen. However, many times you come across this situation where your Android phones are stuck as you cannot unlock the password. Either your children have been playing with the lock patterns, and the screen gets locked due to entering the wrong password many times, or you have unexpectedly forgotten your password. Or somebody else has reset your password, or you have broken your mobile screen, and you cannot enter your password. Many similar situations may arise.
You are in the middle of some things, and you want to make some urgent calls. How to unlock Android phone passwords without a factory reset? What do you do then? There are very easy solutions to this that would help unlock your Android phone in no time without going for the factory reset and losing your valuable data.
Part 1: How to unlock Android password without factory reset using Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock?
Whether you have a pattern or PIN or fingerprint as a password, you can remove any type of password by using the Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock. The only defect is that your data will be wiped out after unlocking the phone successfully. It helps in removing the lock screen on Android phones. Now, if you are thinking about how safe it is, let me assure you that the process is very safe and simple, with no risk of data leakage. This process is supported by most Samsung and LG smartphones without data loss, and you just need to connect your handset to let the Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock start the procedure.
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Follow the following steps to unlock your Android password without factory reset using Dr.Fone.
Step 1: Firstly, install and run Download Dr.Fone –Screen Unlock on your computer. And connect your Android phone to your computer with a USB cable > download.
Step 2: After that, select the phone model from the list or choose “I can’t find my device model from the list above” on the next screen.
Step 3: Now, there will be three steps mentioned that you must follow to get your phone into the Download mode. The first is to power off the phone. The second is to press and hold the Volume button along with the Home button and Power button. The third step is to press the volume up the option to get into the download mode.
Step 4: Once your phone is in download mode, the program will start downloading the recovery package and then unlock your Android password without factory reset or data loss.
Step 5: You will see that the icon showing “Remove Password Completed” will pop up. This whole process takes only a few minutes to get your work done without any loss of any data.
Part 2: How to unlock Android password without factory reset using Android Device Manager?
With very simple steps and a few minutes at hand, you can get rid of your password using Android Device Manager (ADM). This tool will unlock your password without going for a factory reset and losing data. The main feature of the Android device manager will run through the Google account. The installation of a Google account is very important to run out the Android device manager. The Android device will respond immediately once if the phone is switched on. The connectivity of the internet is a must to find the map on the Infinix Smart 8 device. How to unlock Android phone passwords without factory reset? May it be quite interesting to use device manager visuals? The steps are mentioned below:
Step 1. Your Android phone is always linked to your Google account. So first and foremost, on your computer or on another mobile phone, open the site <www.google.com/Android/devicemanager> .
• Now sign in with your Google credentials. Google will start searching for your device. Here you need to choose the Android phone you want to unlock in case it is already not selected.
Step 2. Here you will see three options: “Ring,” “Lock,” and “Erase.” Select the “Lock” option
Step 3. A window will appear where you need to type any temporary password. Do not enter your Google password, and you need not enter the recovery message. Click on “Lock ” again.
Once successful, you will get a confirmation message below the three buttons: Ring, Lock, and the Erase option.
Step 4. On your locked phone, you will see a field asking for your password. Here you can enter your temporary password. Doing so will unlock your device.
Step 5. Now in your unlocked phone, go to Settings and then to Security. Now click on disable to remove the temporary password, and later you change it with a new one.
You have successfully unlocked your device.
Part 3: Unlock Android password using custom recovery and Pattern Password Disable (SD card needed)?
The third way to unlock an Android phone password without a factory reset it using the “custom recovery” technique. To work out this process, you would have to install the custom recovery process. Also, your phone needs to have an SD card. It will be required to send the zip file to the phone since your device is locked. This technique requires access to the Android System folder and rooting your device if not already rooted.
Custom recovery is a usual mechanism in all smartphones. It predicts the troubleshooting techniques and how to process the main configuration with all sequences. Quite interesting, isn’t it?
Follow the following steps to complete and unlock the Android password without a factory reset.
- Step 1. First of all, download a zip file by the name “Pattern Password Disable” to the computer system and then transfer it to your SD card.
- Step 2. Then you would need to insert the SD card into your locked phone and then restart the Infinix Smart 8 device in recovery mode.
- Step 3. Next, move on to flash on the zip files to the card and restart. After that, your phone will boot and open up without the locked screen.
Note: Sometimes, the Infinix Smart 8 device may ask for a pattern or password. You just need to put in any random pattern/password then it will get unlocked.
Through this easy method, you can now access your Android phone without using a factory reset and losing your valuable data.
The problem of getting your mobile locked and not being able to open it is a common problem on Android phones these days. Many of us tend to panic when such problems arise. However, now that we have given some easy solutions and methods to unlock Android phone passwords without factory reset and losing any data, things would be much easier. Thus, you will solve your problems in no time.
- Title: In 2024, How to Unlock Infinix Smart 8 Phone without Any Data Loss
- Author: Marry
- Created at : 2024-07-18 15:43:18
- Updated at : 2024-07-19 15:43:18
- Link: https://unlock-android.techidaily.com/in-2024-how-to-unlock-infinix-smart-8-phone-without-any-data-loss-by-drfone-android/
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